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no-bake chewy granola bar-cranberry almond
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Ultimate No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars

The ultimate granola bar combination that stays together and tastes great. These are the perfect after school and hiking/camping snacks!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 bars
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Jami Boys

Ingredients

Regular Bar:

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar*
  • 3 tablespoons butter or coconut oil

Nut Butter Bar:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup nut butter peanut, almond, cashew...

For Both Bar Variations:

  • 3 cups granola crush any large pieces
  • 1-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal or other puffed cereal
  • 4 tablespoons flax seed meal
  • 1 cup TOTAL add-ins ** see note

Instructions

  • Line a 13" x 9" pan with parchment or waxed paper (the pan can be lightly greased as well, but cutting and removing the bars won't be as easy).
  • Combine the first ingredients of bar you are making (3 ingredients for regular bar, 2 for nut butter bar) in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and melt together until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly right in the saucepan (see article tips on adding chocolate chips - add them last).
  • When everything is mixed well, scrape into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Press the mixture down very firmly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before removing from the pan, cutting into bars, and placing in baggies or an air tight container.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for longer storage.

Notes

*I tried many times to make the regular bar with only honey, but they always fall apart. Using the combo of honey and brown sugar is a key. I've reduced it over the years to the minimum needed, though.
**Add-in ideas for variations:
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped (important for them to meld into bar and not fall out) + 1/2 cup chopped almonds= Cranberry Almond Bars
  • 1/2 cup peanuts + 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (1/2 cup seemed too much) + nut butter variation = P.B. Chocolate Chip Bars
  • 1/2 cup coconut + 1/2 cup chopped apricots = Coconut Apricot Bars
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips + 1/2 cup chopped cashews = White Chocolate Cashew Bars
  • your favorite combo!
NUTRITION NOTE: the main nutritional information was using the regular bar with almond and cranberry add-ins. The basic nutrition information per bar for the peanut butter chocolate chip variation is: Calories: 158;  Sugar 18.4g;  Sodium 52mg;  Fat 15.6g;  Carb 35.4g;  Fiber 4.8g;  Protein 9g

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar of 18 | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.9g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 13.5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 41mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 16.4g